I'm pro-choice because, if the government took away my choice, I would choose abortion.Ĭonfused? Don't worry, I'll explain more. When I celebrate Pride, I am celebrating the persistence and enduring spirit of this community that was once deemed a mental illness. It’s not that straight and cisgendered individuals are not valid or worthy of celebration, but that they as a community have not faced the adversity and discrimination that the LGBT community has. However, when the LGBT community celebrates Pride, they are celebrating the achievements of the community as a whole. I think this song by A Great Big World says it best. So don’t feel ashamed for celebrating one of the many facets of you. Are you straight or cisgender? That’s awesome! Are you gay or transgender? That’s fantastic! Do you fall somewhere in between? Good for you! Sexuality and gender orientation is but a small part of what makes you great. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, you should feel good about yourself. The issue being is when individuals confuse LGBT Pride as being about delight in the quality of being LGBT. “Pride”, by simple definition, is joy or delight at a personal quality or achievement.
